Hereford International (Birhat) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Hereford International (Birhat) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Hereford International (Birhat) was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 22 Commercial Street, HR1 2DE
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Hereford International (Birhat) sits behind roughly 1,217 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ← Hereford International (Birhat) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Hereford International (Birhat) none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hereford International (Birhat), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Dough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Ace K9 Doggy Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Close House Projects Ltd Other catering premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2012 |
| Deniz’s Kitchen Bistro & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Gordon Bennetts Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Doyle’s Sports Bar Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Eden Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about Hereford International (Birhat)
What is Hereford International (Birhat)'s food hygiene rating?
Hereford International (Birhat) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Hereford International (Birhat) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hereford International (Birhat) last inspected?
Hereford International (Birhat) was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hereford International (Birhat)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hereford International (Birhat) compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Hereford International (Birhat) holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Hereford International (Birhat) and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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